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Welcome to:
APPLIED ECOLOGY
EVPP377
BIOL377
Prof. Aguirre s Info
• Office: David King Hall 3005 Fairfax
• Hours: M, W 11:00-12:00 pm or by
appointment
• Email: aaguirr3@gmu.edu
• Tel: 703.993.7590 Cell: 304.200.0145
SESSION GOALS
Self-Introductions
Name & Major
What would you be doing if not taking this class?
What brings you here?
What do you want to get out of it?
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“This wikibook project is in its
first stage, which is to decide
the chapters to be included
and summarize what they
should contain.
At the present time, editorial
effort is directed towards the
writing of introductions to
each chapter”
Applied Ecology
Recommended
Textbook
NOT REQUIRED
Other Textbooks
USED IN
EVPP677
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Other Textbooks
Other Textbooks
(Applied Ecology and Environmental
Management)
Other Textbooks
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Other Textbooks
(Applied Ecology and
Environmental Management)
Professional Journals
Professional Journals
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Syllabus
• It is subject to change
• Please read it carefully!
• You are responsible for being aware of, and
reading all information it contains!
• All information, quizzes, course assignments,
presentations apply to ALL STUDENTS!
• Print one for yourself….it is on Blackboard
Course policies
• Prerequisites:
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60 credits, including
8 credits of environmental science, biology,
geology, or chemistry
Permission of the instructor
Course policies
• Check frequently Blackboard or Email for updates and
course materials (i.e., lecture notes, readings)
• Use your Mason live email account only to contact me
• Students with disabilities must make arrangements
through the Office of Disability Services (ODS) (9932474) and notify their instructor
• CELL PHONES and COMPUTERS ONLY FOR
ASSIGNMENTS IN CLASS
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Course requirements
• BE ON TIME!!
• Lecture Attendance
–Regular attendance of lecture is crucial to your success
in this course
• Read the book and articles provided
• Scientific journal articles that pertain to each course topic
have been or will be posted to Blackboard
Attendance
• Students are responsible for being aware of all
information and announcements presented in
class, whether or not they are present.
• Canceled classes: If a quiz is scheduled for a
day on which classes are canceled due to
weather or any other reason, the quiz will be
given during the next scheduled class.
Honor code
• Students are required to read and adhere to the
George Mason University Honor Code
• Ignorance of the Honor Code is no excuse for
infractions thereof
• The Mason Honor Code is enforced in all University
courses
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Honor code
• All work done in lecture must be the sole work
of the individual student whose name appears
on the assignment
• Cheating on exams and plagiarism on research
papers among other violations of the Honor
Code will be dealt with most seriously
Important reminders
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Arrive to class on time
Turn off cell phones
Be respectful of your classmates
Ask questions
Ask more questions!
Keep up with your studying
Communicate!
See me as soon as possible if you have a problem
Don t wait!
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Identify and explain core fundamental
principles in applied ecological science
• Identify some of the most pressing
environmental challenges facing the planet
• Provide detailed examples linking ecological
applications to environmental challenges
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Read and demonstrate an understanding of
basic applied ecology literature
• Apply critical thinking on popular media reports
of environmental problems, and
• Convey to a non-scientist, in both written and
verbal forms, basic ecological principles and
how they relate to real-world environmental
issues.
Grading Policy
Activity
Points
% to Total
Grade
Class participation/readings
100
10%
Videos in class (based on
attendance)
Definition of terms (due 6/10)
100
10%
100
10%
Four quizzes (5 given; lowest
score dropped)
400
40%
Take Home Final exam (Given
6/17; due 6/21)
TOTAL
300
30%
1000
100%
Grading Policy
• The final grade will be based on this scale:
A
=
100–93%
A- =
92-90%
B+ =
89-86%
B
=
85-83
B- =
82-80%
C
=
79–70%
D
=
69–60%
F
<
59%
• A CURVE WILL NOT BE APPLIED.
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Class Participation/
Readings (10%)
• Read articles/chapters assigned prior to class
• Discuss them as appropriate
• Several class exercises individual or as team
• Special readings discussion
Videos in Class (10%)
HUMAN Planet, 2012
BBC Worldwide and Discovery
describe the human species and its
relationship with the natural world by
showing the remarkable ways
humans have adapted to life in every
environment on Earth
Videos in Class
EARTH A New Wild, 2015
National Geographic Studios
and Passion Planet take a fresh
look at humankind’s relationship
to the planet’s wildest places
and most fascinating species.
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Definitions of Terms (10%)
• 100 common terms in Applied Ecology written by
hand
• Common terminology used in Applied Ecology
• From class materials, technical journals
• Number and write them legibly
• On lined paper (notecards will not be accepted)
• Alphabetical order
Quizzes (40%)
• There will be 5 announced quizzes given
• They will cover previously reviewed information to
make sure you are up to date with course
materials
• No make-up quizzes will be allowed. Unless a
medical or personal emergency occurs. Medical
certificate or proof will be required
• 4 quizzes with highest score will count for grade
Final Exam (30%)
• Take home
• You will be assigned to a team to solve all
questions
• Applied Ecology problems focused on scientific
method
• Answer all questions as a team
• You must solve final answers to each question
together
• YOU ALL will receive a single grade as a team!
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DISEASE ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION
Prof. A.A. Aguirre
EVPP427/527
Tuesdays 4:30-7:10 pm
BIOL417/507
FALL 2019
Innovation 133
Fairfax Campus
Topics:
• Causes of disease emergence
• Conservation Medicine,
• Prevention, control and
EcoHealth & One Health
implications of EIDs in wild
• Emerging infectious diseases
populations
• Zoonotic considerations
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Questions?
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